Snow peas are a small to medium-sized varietal, averaging 5 to 8 centimeters in length, and the pods have a flat, straight, oblong shape with tapered, pointed ends. Each yellow-green to bright green pod may contain up to 7 peas, and the pale green peas are tiny, flattened, round, to oval in shape. Before consumption, there is a fibrous string that extends the length of the pod that should be peeled and discarded. Snow peas can be used fresh or cooked and have a tender, crisp, and slightly chewy consistency. Both the pods and peas are edible, as the pods contain less inedible fiber than other pea varieties, creating a softer mouthfeel. Snow peas have a mild, subtly sweet taste with grassy, bright, and vegetal nuances.